MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge (2015).
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
deals with
subjects
relating to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massively open online courses.
New
developments in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
all over the world
to take part in courses online.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
Massively open online courses are
usually free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
elearning organizations
are dealing with
now that e-learning technology is
improving so fast.
How can teachers
ensure that
the education provided by these
MOOC classes is
adequate?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach courses online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today?
How can educators
handle problems like
low
motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As online education becomes more
available there is a
growing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOC classes are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
stakeholders
desire
to better understand
the outcomes of these
important new open educational
undertakings.
Everyone wants
to know how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To handle this
desire for
information
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these massive open online courses and other open education issues.
This authoritative new book
also considers the
most important controversies associated with
these MOOCs and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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